Melba smash

ACT Policing’s Collision, Investigation and Reconstruction Team are investigating a single vehicle collision in Melba this morning (Sunday, July 17), in which a 28-year-old man suffered serious injuries.

Around 5.05am, the man was driving a Holden Commodore station wagon southbound along Kingsford Smith Drive when he lost control a short distance past Baddeley Crescent.

Initial investigations indicate the vehicle mounted the left kerb and the driver’s door struck a power pole. The vehicle continued down an embankment before stopping on a pedestrian underpass 3.3 metres below the road service.

The 28-year-old male driver and two male passengers were taken to The Canberra Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the collision.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or may be able to assist police with their investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

The border actually intersects with Kingsford Smith right at the point of the underpass, then follows it South to Alpen St. So while you’re technically correct that he was in Spence, having come off the Eastern side of the road, it’s kind of splitting hairs at that point – he was all of 5 meters from being in Melba

Also – kudos to the police for their particularly precise measurement of the height of the underpass…

Pretty much. Driver and passengers didn’t die. So not that big a news story. No mention of speed or alcohol, so no expected messages on don’t drink and drive and speed kills. I decided to add my 2c worths, from the comfort of my chair, about the accuracy of the location.

Driver and passengers didn’t die. So not that big a news story. No mention of speed or alcohol, so no expected messages on don’t drink and drive and speed kills.

I would say that because the driver was taken to hospital he was most likely unable to be breath tested. So what happens is his blood is taken at hospital and that is tested for alcohol and drugs. So the driver may well end up being charged at a later date.

Let’s see, 5am on Sunday morning, 3 blokes in vehicle, crashes for no apparent reason. I’d wager that there was either high speed and/or alcohol involved.

Now, sir, you’re entering into areas you may not be qualified to pontificate about. 3.3 metres below the road surface would, if taken out of context, mean underground, directly below the road. Perhaps the erstwhile constable tasked with penning the press release did in fact make the distinction, and chose the more obscure function of the road, which is to act as a service. If so, then declare the egg on your face, nay, sit for a digital portrait with said egg still runny, and share.